Hand-planter.



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HAND PLANTI-IFI.`

APPLICATION FILED ocr. 5. 1914.

Ll, Patemeedsepn 14, 1915.

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RAY C. HIMEBAUGH, OF BURR OAK, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR TO ADELBERT C. HIME- i BAUGI-, 0F BURR OAK, MICHIGAN.

HAND-PLANTER.

Specification ofv Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 1d, 1915.

Application filed October 5, 1914. I Serial No. 865,074.

To all whom t may concern.' p

Be it known that l, RAY C. HrMnAUGI-I, a citizen of the United States residing at Burr ak, Michigan, have invented certain new and useful improvements in Hand Planters, of which the following is a specilication. v

This invention relates to improvements in hand planters. V Y

My improvement relates particularly to hand planters adapted for use as potato planters although certain features are capable of embodiment and desirable for use in other forms of hand planters such as corn planters.

The main objects of this invention are: First,-to provide an improved hand planter in which the several parts are simple and economical to produce and are easily and quickly assembled and when assembled provide a structure which is rigid and durable although comparatively light in weight.

Second,-to provide in a hand planter an improved hopper structure.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

accomplish the object of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. r I

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims. Y

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a hand planter embodying the features of my invention. Fig. 1I is a detailed rear perspective view of the lower portion of the planter. 7 Fig. III is a horizontal section `on a line corresponding to line 3-3 of Fig.

Il. FigyIV is a detail section on a `line corresponding to line 1 -Ll of Fig. 1. Fig.

V is a detail section on a line corresponding to the broken line 5 5 of Fig. I. Fig. Vl is a detail section on a line corresponding to line 6--6 ofFig. I showing details of the connection for the spring to the movable blade.

In'the drawing similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little .the blade 2 and secured thereto by rivets 6 so that it constitutes a reinforcing member for the blade at this point. A foot rest 8 projects from the side of the blade 2. ylhis foot rest 8 is provided with a flange 9 which is arranged under the extension 7 of the socket member 4 and secured by the rivets 6 by means of which the extension is secured tothe liXed blade 2.

The fixed blade 2 is provided with forwardly projecting flanges 10 on its side edges. `The movable blade 11 has rear wardly projecting flanges 12 which embrace and are pivoted to the flanges 10 of the fixed blade by the pivots 13. A stop 14 limits the swing of the pivoted blade. The

pivoted blade is provided with a forwardly front side of the staff, the lower end of the hopper being disposed within the flanges of the lblades 2 and 11. The hopper is provided with aflaring rim or top member 18 which is formed of a strip of metal bent into a ring with its ends overlapping. The

`top member 18 is arranged within the top ofthe hopper.` This top member is formed of material considerably heavier than the material of the hopper and serves to protect and support it as well as providing a flaring mouth therefor. These parts are secured together by bolts 19 and 20, the bolt 19 being arranged through the lapped edges of the hopper, the socket members 3 and 4 and the staff, see Fig. H1.

The bolt 20 is arranged through the lapped ends of the top member 18, the lapped edges of the hopper and the staff, see Fig. V.

The handle 21 is provided with shank portions 22 which are disposed on the sides of tli'e shaft and secured by a bolt 23. The v stall has a plurality of holes 241 for this bolt v socket engaging portion 29 which engages the loop or socket strap 30 secured on the front 'side of the hopper. This securing means for the spring supports it in proper position, that is the ears prevent the spring swinging out of place as well as provide a satisfactory connection therefor to the pivoted blade.

The upper end of the spring may be engaged or disengaged with the socket 30.

My improved planter is simple'and'economical in its parts and is easily assembled and when assembled is strong and rigid.

I have Villustrated and described my iinprovements in the form in which I have embodied the saine in practice.

I have not attempted to illustrate or describe certain modications which I contemplate as I believe the disclosures made `will enable thoseskilled in the art to which my invention Vrelates to embody or adapt the same asv the conditions may require.

I-Iaving thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is: y

1. InV a hand planter, the combination of a staff, afixed blade having forwardly projecting flanges at its` side edges and an upwardly projecting socket plate eXtension on its upper edge, a socket member channeled to receive the lower end of said staff securedpto the rear side ofsaid socket plate and extended onto the rear side of said blade and constituting a reinforcing member therefor, a movable blade having rearwardly projecting flanges on its side edges pivoted on the forwardly projecting flanges lof said fixed blade, a hopperformed of sheet metal rolled into a cylinder with flapped edges disposed on the side of said -staff,ailaring top member formed ofastrip fof metal bent into a ring with its ends lapping, said top member disposed within the `upper end of said hopper with its lapped ends over the lapped edges of saidhopper, a bolt arranged through the lapped edges of said hopper` said staff socket members and staff, and a bolt disposed through the lapped ends vof said top member and the lappededges I' a staff, aj fixedv blade having forwardlyv projecting ilanges at its side edges and an upwardly project-ing socket plate extension on its upper edge, a socket member channeled to receive the lower end of said stall secured to the rear side of said socket plate and extended onto the rear side of said blade and constituting a reinforcing member therefor, a movable blade having rearwardly projecting flanges on its side edges pivoted on the forwardly projecting flanges of said fixed blade, a hopper of sheet metal rolled into a cylinder with lapped edges disposed on the side of said stall, and a bolt arranged through the lapped edges of said hopper said staff socketv members and stall".

3.k In a hand planter, the combination of a staff, a iixed blade having an upwardly projecting socket plate extension on its upper edge, a socket member channeled to receive the lower end of said stall'l secured to the rear side of said socket plate and extended onto the rear side of said blade and constituting a reinforcing member therefor, a hopper formed of sheet metal rolled into a cylinder with lapped edges disposed on the side of said stall?, a lariiig top member formed of a sti'ip of metal bent into a iing with its ends lapping, said top member disposed within tlie upper end of said hopper with its lapped ends over the lapped edges of said hopper, a bolt arranged through the lapped edges of said hopper said staff socket members and staff, and a bolt disposed through the lapped ends of said top member and the lapped edges of said hopper and said staff.

4. In a hand planter, the combination of a staff, a fixed blade having an upwardly projecting socket plate extension on its upper edge, a socket member channeled to receive the lower end of said staff secured to the rear side of said socket plate and eX- tended onto the rear side of said blade and constituting a reinforcing member therefor, a hopper formed of sheet metal rolled into a cylinder with lapped edges disposed on the side of said staff, and a bolt arranged through the'lapped edges of said hopper said staff socket members and stall'.

5. A hand planter comprising a staff, a

fixed blade provided with a socket for said staff, a hopper formed of sheet metal rolled into a cylinder with lapped edges disposed on the side of said staff, a flaring top meinber formed of a strip of metal bent into a lring with its ends lapping, said top member disposed within the upper end of said hopper with its lapped ends over the lapped edges of said hopper, a bolt arranged through the lapped edges of said hopper said sta socket and staff, and a bolt disposed tlirougli the lapped ends of said top member and the lapped edges of said hopper and said stad, said bolts constituting the means for securing the lapped edges of said hopper and the lapped ends of said top member together.

6. A hand planter comprising a stad, a fixed blade provided with a socket for said staif, a hopper formed of sheet metal rolled into a cylinder with lapped edges disposed on the side of said staff, and a bolt arranged Y through the lapped edges of said hopper,

said staff socket and staff, said bolt constituting the means for securing the lapped edges of said hopper together.

7. A hand planter comprising a staff, a fixed blade, a pivoted blade, a hopper formed of sheet metal rolled into a cylinder with lapped edges disposed on the side of said stad, a flaring top member formed of a strip of metal bent into a ring with its ends lapping, said top member disposed within the upper end of said hopper with its lapped ends over the lapped edges of said hopper, and bolts arranged through the lapped edges of said hopper and through the lapped ends of said top member and the lapped edges ofhsaid hopper and said stad, said bolts constituting the means for securing the lapped edges of saidhopper and the lapped ends of said top member together.

8. A hand planter comprising a sta', a hopper formed of sheet metal rolled into a cylinder with lapped edges disposed on the side of said staff, a top member formed of a strip of metal bent into a ring with its ends lapping, said top member being disposed within the upper end of said hopper with its lapped ends over the lapped edges of the hopper and with its upper edge projecting from the hopper and bolts arranged through the lapped ends of said top member, and the lapped edges of said hopper and said staf, said bolts constituting the means for securing the lapped edges of said hopper and the lapped ends of said top member together and Jfor securing said top member and hopper to said staff.

9. A hand planter, comprising a staff, a

fixed blade secured to said staff, a pivoted blade, a forwardly projecting foot on said pivoted blade, said foot being provided with a pair of spaced ears, a bow spring, having an eye at its lower end disposed between said ears of said foot member and secured thereto by a pin through the ears engaging said eye, and a socket with which the upper end of said spring is engaged, said spring being prevented from turning in its socket and being supported against lateral swinging movement by the engagement of its said eye with said ears.

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

RAY C. HIMEBAUGH. [Ls] Witnesses:

MYRTIE M. HINCHER, C. D. HIMEBAUGH.

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